Spring has definitely sprung here at Bella Terra. All the flowers are blooming, my garden is growing and what better way to share it than a spring themed dinner at home. Recently we hosted friends of ours who are out of state that is still experiencing snow. It is their first time to our house,…
For some reason it never occurred to me to set a dinner table days before an event. While visiting my friend, I noticed her Thanksgiving table all set a week before turkey day. It was a light bulb moment for me. I typically (and with stress) set the table on the same day. Ever since…
Sometimes I get stuck in a rut doing the same thing, over and over again.Perhaps it’s easier because it doesn’t require any thought or creative energy, but it is also fun to step back and look at things with a new set of eyes. Recently, I purchased this red and white place setting at Ballard…
Every year we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Not because we are Irish, but our daughter’s birthday falls on March 17th. This year it’s a big one for her~27. And this special date was also my mother’s birthday. Mom (Julie) would have been 99. But we hold those who have departed dear in our hearts, hence…
So many people are posting fall items now, but quite honestly, it’s hard to think of autumn when it is over 100 degrees. Inspired by this dilemma of a hot summer but longing for cooler temperatures, here are two seasonal tablescapes, utilizing some of the same elements, but creating two totally different vibes. There are…